EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) Joe and Megan Hermosillo of Frederick, Maryland, have always enjoyed their 9-year-old daughter Maureen s participation in the living history program at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
In the program, Maureen portrays an actual student at St. Joseph s Academy during Mother Seton s time in Emmitsburg during the early 19th century. She also helps give tours to some of the 55,000 people who typically visit the shrine each year.
And living near
Dozens gathered in New Haven, Connecticut for an Aug. 13 commemoration of the Knights of Columbus founder, a sainthood candidate whose legacy is more relevant than ever, say devotees.
On Aug. 13, 50 pilgrims composed of religious, families and others who visited sites of significance in the life and spiritual formation of Blessed McGivney in Waterbury and Thomaston, Conn.